Krauss's book is the triumph of physics against the metaphysical. It is the glory of knowledge and logic. It is the downfall of obscurantism and myth. It is a work that is profound yet simple. With a vivid style, it explains, surprises, and leaves us with a clear sense of subtle existential satisfaction. It is a pioneering 'injection' of revival into an ancient philosophical and theological debate. 'A Universe from Nothing' provokes by introducing new elements into the dispute about the existence of God and every element of creation. 'Forget Jesus...', Krauss declares, '... the stars died so you could be born.' ... Even the last ace up the theologians' sleeve - the question 'why nothing and not something?' - shrinks before our eyes as we read these pages. If 'On the Origin of Species' was the most deadly blow biology dealt to the supernatural, we can consider 'A Universe from Nothing' as its equivalent in cosmology. The title means exactly what it says. And what it says is shocking. (Richard Dawkins) A legendary narrative of modern cosmology. As is amply demonstrated, everything in the Universe has to do with nothing - and nothing has to do with God. God is not necessary - or, at best, is redundant. [Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]